What are the top ten reasons why football is (or can be) played in the cold, but baseball is not? (some are obvious, and some are not)

What are the top ten reasons why football is (or can be) played in the cold, but baseball is not? (some are obvious, and some are not)

Baseball is played in the cold, check out the games today.

Baseball is played in the cold, check out the games today.

 

I see little league to HS varsity to the pro's calling it off, let's have some fun with it.

I see little league to HS varsity to the pro's calling it off, let's have some fun with it.

What pro's team called it off? I didn't know this all I know is the past 2 days we have been in the cold playing.

1. Lose the baseball in the snow!

Yea, it's been crazy this week. The Twins/Sox and Jays/Tigers were postponed... and to boot, the Reds moved the 7:10 game Saturday to 1:00. Stinks when have season tickets and try to plan something!!! Which brings me to my original post... what's the difference????????

It's a little tougher to see a 90+ mph white fastball than it is to see a running back or thrown brown football with a driving snow in your face. Also, I'll take a hit by a 300 lb linebacker in freezing temperatures many times over than that fastball in the elbow...

i guess in football, every player on the field moves alot on every play, thus staying warm, and thats really the only reason i can think of, maybe its just pure football grit

Plus it's pretty easy to shatter $300 bats...

It's a little tougher to see a 90+ mph white fastball than it is to see a running back or thrown brown football with a driving snow in your face. Also, I'll take a hit by a 300 lb linebacker in freezing temperatures many times over than that fastball in the elbow...

:thumb: Agree with this.

Plus it's pretty easy to shatter $300 bats...

:thumb: And espically this.:lol:

lose the ball in the snow

can't see the F-ball in S-flakes (say that 3X fast)

players not active and get cold (wanna be in the battery, or not?)

shatter the $300 bat (luv this as a parent)

 

This is good stuff...

10. Turtlenecks on a football player? I don't think so.

9. Batters complain of swinging at snowflakes instead of the ball

8. Aluminum bats reach 15 degrees in cold weather. A football never drops below 25 degrees.

7. When you take off a baseball cap, you don't see a steaming head like you do when you take off a football helmet.

6. You are required to play half the game with a glove in baseball. Not football.

5. Most football games are played at night when the weather is colder.

4. Football teams don't escape to Florida during fall break to play games

3. You have never heard a baseball field referred to as a "frozen tundra"

2. Even the cheerleaders tough it out on a football sideline. You don't see cheerleaders at a baseball game in 80-degree weather.

1. You can't tackle anyone on a baseball field without getting ejected.

Obviously, baseball can be played in the cold. Spalding University does a courageous job of practicing outside a lot in the fall and winter. However, there are some inherent risks, especially with pitchers. An article in the Courier-Journal within the last couple of years with the AAA professional team, the Bats, talked about the cool weather and the risks to pitcher's arms. The Cincinnati Reds have faced some challenges developing their pitchers. Some of the pitch count recommendations make adjustments if the weather is cold-fewer pitches are recommended. A pitcher must warm up and some how find a way to keep the arm warm. And yes, the high performance metal bats should not be used if the weather is cold.

Does the KHSAA not have a rule that you can't play/practice outside when it is under 40 degrees ? I heard that is why the high school games were being cancelled . :confused: